IRCC approved over 3,000 IEC applications over the last week

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From October 7 to October 13, Canada invited 3,124 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 13, 31,556 candidates registered in the pool, awaiting the invitation.

In 2023, Canada issued 127,586 ITAs under the IEC Program. In this round, the following ITAs were issued:

No of ITAs	Country Name	No of ITAs	Country Name
3	Switzerland	284	Australia
6	Japan	175	Korea
6	Croatia	9	Costa Rica
65	Spain	43	Czech Republic
10	Denmark	9	Estonia
224	France	15	Greece
7	Hong Kong	198	Ireland
137	Italy	2	Slovakia
1,042	Chile	21	Poland
178	Germany	312	United Kingdom
1	Andorra	26	Belgium
21	Netherlands	38	New Zealand
4	Norway	249	Taiwan
28	Portugal	11	Sweden
2	Slovenia	4	Austria
1	Latvia	3	Lithuania

International Experience Canada 2023

International Experience Canada (IEC) categories are:

Working Holiday: This program, which enables people to work for any employer in Canada, is a great option for those who want to make money while traveling the country.

Young professionals: This program is intended for those who want to advance their professional development. It provides the chance to obtain priceless experience working abroad in your profession or area of study.

International Co-op (Internship): This program, which is specifically intended for students, enables applicants to get useful experience working abroad in an area that is connected to their field of study.

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